Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail
This bold, festive margarita features tart cranberry, sweet pomegranate, blanco tequila, fresh lime, and orange liqueur. It's a vibrant, refreshing party drink—icy, citrusy, and easy to batch for a crowd.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Strainer
- Rocks glass or margarita glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice 100% juice
- 0.75 oz orange liqueur Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 0.75 oz lime juice fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or to taste
- ice cubes
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- lime wedge for garnish
- sugar or salt for rimming glass, optional
Instructions
- Rim glass with lime and dip in sugar or salt if desired. Fill glass with ice.
- In a shaker with ice, add tequila, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake 15–20 seconds. Strain into glass over ice. Garnish with cranberries or lime wedge and serve.
Notes
Chill juices for crisp flavor. Add more syrup for sweetness, or a splash of soda for a lighter drink. Reposado tequila gives extra warmth if preferred.